NewEnglandRN

NewEnglandRN RN

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  1. "REAL" nursing

    NewEnglandRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate it when I need to waste a med and the second RN does not even look at what I am doing. Personally, if I am going to be co-signing in the Pyxis that > witnessed a med waste, you can be sure I...

  2. Considering position in LTC

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was there for about four hours during my interview and got to observe. I also did a student internship at an LTC facility for 12-weeks. But, that was days. I worry about the nights and being...

  3. what to do when a PEG comes out

    NewEnglandRN replied to fusster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, OP, for posting this topic. I never knew

  4. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    NewEnglandRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there, Jess. ((hugs)) The three nights will be over before you realize and then you can relax for a bit. Take care of yourself and keep us posted on the job search. The best thing about...

  5. Her perfume stinks!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I am extremely sensitive to perfume, too. I also completely understand about the smell of microwave popcorn (gives me a migraine.) I am amazed at how many people eat microwave popcorn at work!

  6. What to wear for Home visits

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, The title says it all...What do you wear for home

  7. What to wear for Home visits

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the ideas. My new company said scrubs or "business casual" is fine. You have given me some great suggestions.

  8. Migraines, allergies, and solumedrol

    NewEnglandRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Solumedrol has helped me tremendously in the past. Is she also on an anti-emetic? Yes, Solumedrol will obviously help with the inflammatory response for an allergic reaction, but what about...

  9. Migraines, allergies, and solumedrol

    NewEnglandRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think so... perfume is a horrible trigger for my migraines, as well as the nausea that accompanies them. As a patient, it is horrible to be in so much pain and then have a smell make it worse......

  10. Feeling wiped out, overwhelmed, etc.

    NewEnglandRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, Another new NICU RN feeing very overwhelmed here! In August, I started my position in a level 3 NICU after one year of Med-Surg nursing. After the last few shifts I have worked, I am...

  11. CNA's giving sucrose during circs

    NewEnglandRN replied to bhardy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our sucrose is kept in the Pyxis! LNAs are not allowed to administer it, even in the presence of an MD. RNs assist with circs, so I think it due to pain assessment protocol. I will have to check our...

  12. Miserable. Is this how it is everywhere?

    NewEnglandRN replied to gearheadfly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((hugs))) Obviously, your orientation was very poorly planned. I am so sorry you have been basically thrown to other areas of the hospital with no guidance. Geesh... the first year or Nursing is hard...

  13. new grad in NICU

    NewEnglandRN replied to NurseKaytlin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    12 weeks sounds about right. I have one year Med-Surg and received 6 weeks orientation for the NICU (however, 1 week was general hospital orientation/ computers/ etc). I am in a Level 3 (no ECMO). I...

  14. More new NICU questions!

    NewEnglandRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, yes... I hear alarms in the car on the way home, even in the grocery store! I just hope my confidence increases soon! There is so much to learn in the

  15. Need feedback on North Shore CC...

    NewEnglandRN replied to marwan's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there, North Shore Community College has a great Nursing program. I just graduated from there in 5/2006 and had no problem finding an RN job in the North Shore area. The teachers and clinical...

  16. Pediatric/Adolescent refusal to take meds?

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, What does your unit do if a pediatric or adolescent patient refuses to take their meds? Thanks,

  17. Graduation Countdown!!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    Last day of lecture is Friday, May 5th. Last day of clinical is May 11th Our final exam is May 16th Pinning Ceremony is May 18th Iwill be interviewing during the month of May and plan to take the...

  18. FINALLY! - Accepted to Simmons!!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: Congratulations!:balloons: I have heard Simmons is a TERRIFIC program. Good

  19. What to wear to pinning?

    NewEnglandRN replied to *Renee*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our pinning is May 18th :balloons: We have to wear a white uniform (our choice) and our hair up, make-up and jewelry has to be "med-surg appropriate." I just have to find something to wear

  20. Migraine Poll for Nurses

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying setting up a poll for a paper I am writing on migraines. All responses are very much

  21. Migraines & nursing

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I tend to get migraines a few times a month that are really bad. Any one have any advice on dealing with a migraine when you're on a 12 hour

  22. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    NewEnglandRN replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any updates on the

  23. Not cut out to be a nurse?

    NewEnglandRN replied to Pookybean's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice has been given... I am also lice-ophobic and glad to know many feel the same way. I think I will stay away from school nursing though

  24. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    NewEnglandRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you, Marie :icon_hug: What an excellent post. I wish I had that information BEFORE I passed out in my first OR rotation Fortunately, I have had three more and LOVE it. Thanks

  25. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    NewEnglandRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Thank you, Marie :icon_hug: What an excellent post. I wish I had that information BEFORE I passed out in my first OR rotation Fortunately, I have had three more and LOVE it. Thanks